England are preparing a bid for the 2018 World Cup, if Fifa
scrap their policy of rotating the tournament between different
continents.
Football's governing body are believed to be considering changing
the rules, meaning European countries would be free to bid for the
2018 finals.
With Germany staging the 2006 World Cup, talk of two tournaments
passing before it can return to the continent has raised hope of
football returning home in 11 years' time.
England have not staged the finals since 1966 and World Cup
ambassador Richard Caborn would welcome the chance to bid for the
2018 tournament.
"If confirmed, this could well clear the way for a
government-supported Football Association bid for the 2018 World
Cup early in the new year," Caborn told the Daily Telegraph.
"Competition is bound to be fierce. However, the experience gained
in London's successful 2012 Olympic bid will be put to good
use.
"The government looks forward to teaming up once again with the
sporting leaders to ensure that a World Cup bid is given the best
possible chance of success."